Washington Manual Of Critical Care

The Washington Manual of Critical Care is a concise pocket manual for physicians and nurses. It is distinguished from the multitude of other critical care handbooks on the market by its consistent presentation of algorithms displaying the decision-making pathways used in evaluating and treating disorders in the ICU. The new edition transitions to a full color format and will include coverage of Deep Venous Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism, fetal-maternal critical care, C difficile infection, and alternative hemodynamic monitoring.

Prepared by residents and faculty at the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, this useful pocket manual contains easy-to-read algorithms for the management of more than 80 medical and surgical problems that arise in the intensive care unit. Chapters focus on specific problems and the algorithms provide straightforward approaches to the management of these issues. Coverage includes an entire section on procedures commonly performed in the intensive care unit; appendices included common equations in the ICU, drug-drug interactions, and common drug dosages and side effects. New chapters include: Pulmonary Embolism, Clostridium difficile and Other Infectious Causes of Diarrhea, Fetal-Maternal Critical Care, Alternative Hemodynamic Monitoring, and Functional Hemodynamic Monitoring.

Be prepared for any intensive care challenge with "The Washington Manual of Critical Care, Second Edition. "Developed by residents and faculty at the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, this practical and respected pocket manual contains easy-to-read algorithms for the management of more than 80 medical and surgical problems encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU). - Convenient outline format and pocket size make the Manual easy to carry and its content easy to find, grasp, and retain. - Comprehensive coverage addresses 80 medical and surgical conditions faced by residents in the ICU. - Easy-to-read color algorithms assist in the management of ICU emergencies and in the performance of routine procedures. - Handy appendices provide fingertip access to common equations in the ICU, drug-drug interactions, and common drug dosages and side-effects. Chapters NEW to the Second Edition...- Pulmonary Embolism - Clostridium difficile and Other Infectious Causes of Diarrhea - Maternal-Fetal Critical Care - Alternative Hemodynamic Monitoring - Functional Hemodynamic Monitoring

Prepared by residents and faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine, this pocket manual contains easy-to-read algorithms for the management of more than 80 medical and surgical problems arising in the intensive care unit. Chapters focus on specific problems and the algorithms provide straightforward approaches to the management of these issues. Coverage includes a section on procedures commonly performed in the intensive care unit. Appendices include common equations in the ICU, drug-drug interactions, and common drug dosages and side effects.

For the past 65 years, The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics, now in its Thirty-Fourth Edition, has been one of the best-selling medical texts in the world. It builds upon that proud tradition--with even more of the current information you need, and delivered in a time-saving, quick-reference style. Its comprehensiveness and ease of access makes it a favorite on-call resource for housestaff and faculty around the world. Continuing the tradition of excellence, each chapter has been updated and reformatted for easier access to the information the reader needs. Inside this edition you’ll find... • New streamlined format that helps you keep pace with the latest advances in the field while removing redundancies and outdated information • New chapter on toxicology prepares you to respond effectively to any poisoning, overdose, or exposure emergency • Decision support algorithms for quick reference See why The Washington Manual® is the most vital on-call resource for house staff and faculty around the world!

The South Asian Edition of The Washington Manual of Critical Care provides a multidisciplinary, clinically oriented approach to the management of patients in critical care. The book discusses the complete range of critical care subspecialties, including cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, toxicology, nephrology, infectious disease, various procedures,and much more. This will serve as a bedside quick reference guide to the intensive care physicians. Tables and illustrations help provide a quick and easy bedside reference and give a practical approach to the management of these patients. Readers will find comprehensive and current information for the diagnosis and management of some of the most common illnesses and problems encountered in the critical care setting. This book willbe very helpful for the preparation of various critical care exit examinations in the country and abroad. Key Features: Addition of 2 new chapters relevant to South Asia and Indian subcontinent; Tropical fever in ICU, and Extracorporeal therapy in ICU. Extensive coverage of neuro critical care disorders, sepsis, shock, and infectious diseases in terms of updated guidelines, common drugs used, and the latest antibiotic policies in the Indian subcontinent. In the Toxicology section addition of organophosphate poisoning and anti-snake venom (ASV). Provides overviews of various procedures performed, and the physiological and pharmacological aspects of critical care. Includes concise, easy-to-read diagnosis and treatment algorithms for common conditions, and bibliographical references for additional, in-depth reading.

Each high-quality volume in the esteemed Washington Manual series brings together contributions from faculty and residents at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The Washington Manual of Emergency Medicine, the latest addition to the series, focuses on practical content on how physicians actually practice emergency care. Comprehensive and concise, it also acts as a handy quick-reference, delivering need-to-know information at your fingertips, even in point-of-care situations.